Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kansas
Detectives and criminal investigators examine evidence and conduct interviews to solve crimes and prevent violations of federal, state, or local laws. They work for law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, and specialized investigative units, analyzing case details and building evidence to support prosecutions or prevent criminal activity. In Kansas the median pay is $75,740 a year, 19% below the national median of $93,790.
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Who is hiring in Kansas
Openings in Kansas and remote
- Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) · Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Wichita County, Kansas · $125776–$163514
- Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Crime Gun Intelligence Branch) · Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Wichita, Kansas · $125776–$163514
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Kansas
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O*NET-SOC 33-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kansas, annual.